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Jocketty: Reds not in any talks to trade Phillips

Reds General Manager Walt Jocketty told MLB Network radio on Wednesday he talked to second baseman Brandon Phillips on Tuesday and told him they were not in any talks to trade him.

“I’m not saying we wouldn’t trade him,” Jocketty said. “But I told him we’re a better team with him here. Hopefully, he will decide to come to RedsFest. I think he will. He’s very close to the fans. The fans are important to him. He’s still part of the organization. I think he understands his responsibility.

The Reds also announced their coaching staff for the 2014 season on Wednesday.